Information About the Area from our Experts

Apartment Costs

The average two bedroom apartment in Riverview goes for $915, which is almost identical to Tampa’s price ($923 for the same space). There are definitely cheaper cities nearby, such as Gibsonton ($775), Seffner ($859), and Brandon ($882). However, there are also more expensive places, such as Tampa, Valrico ($926), and Apollo Beach ($1208). A one bedroom place in Riverview costs $784 on average, and a three bedroom will typically go for around $1281.

Traffic & Commuting

Riverview is a city that was designed for driving. There are shopping centers, strip malls, parking lots, and wide streets everywhere, with thin or nonexistent sidewalks on most streets. The city’s dependence on driving is also apparent in the fact that 97% of its residents drive to work every day. Tampa is only 14 miles away from Riverview, and Florida 618 takes you there directly. However, traffic can slow you down: the average one way commute to work for residents is 29 minutes.